Re: Where's the line? / A disturbing GM

was she seeking innocent coddling,as some would demand,or was she trying to relay a different message? was she feeling you out,testing you? i cant say. wasnt there. what transpired was harmless in my book. now,put yourself in my place as i speak of an old event that happened years ago. imagine having a girl invite herself onto your lap,which you dont mind since she is a sweet girl and you both like each other. you sit that way for awhile,watching a silly show on tv. after some disturbing shifting in an attempt to get comfortable,she leans back against you and settles in to watch the tv. some time goes by. not knowing exactly where to put your hands at first(dont want to look "inappropriate")you finally decide to rest them on her knees,which are covered by white stockings. youve no doubt seen grandparents do this,right? perfectly innocent. it allows a certain measure of intimate contact without being "perverse." after a time,however,the girl casually rests her hands on top of yours. her soft warm touch feels nice,but its surely not meant to be sexual,so you dont get arroused. perfectly innocent. just a kid being a kid and enjoying your attention,right? suddenly,much to your surprise/terror/delight,she uses both of her hands to grasp one of yours
and slides it up to the highest point between her legs. your hand is touching her panties. you are frozen! the other adults are just in the next room,and she is clamping your hand between her thighs! when you slowly try to pull your hand away,you meet resistance(as if she is telling you without words,"its ok,dont be scared"). fortunately for you,you are an adult,and you can use your strength to overpower her. sometimes strength is good. with a little effort,you manage to remove your hands from heaven. now what?
the moment is awkward for both of you. she is prolly thinking "is he mad? will he tell on me?" you feel hurt and confused. she wants you to touch her,but you know you cant. you offer a meek apology and then find an excuse to leave the room. she never tries to get near you again. is it fear,or embarrassment? and why would an innocent non-sexual child do such a thing in the first place when you didnt suggest it? was she molested by someone else? should we always assume they have been?

what would you have done? i know it did the "right" thing,but it doesnt feel like i did. she was obviously bothered by my response. not what she had hoped for.

thoughts?